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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back on South Korea drills
United States President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to significantly cut back on joint military exercises with South Korea.
Russia: Drone attack sets online retailer Wildberries's warehouse on fire
A massive drone attack in the Moscow region has set ablaze a large warehouse of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer.
No India visit for Tarique Rahman without Hasina's extradition: Bangladesh
Bangladesh has made it clear that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India is unlikely to take place without the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives.
Boat operator fined for waking polar bear with foghorn
A boat operator has been fined 50,000 Norwegian kroner (around ₹4.5-5 lakh) for waking a sleeping polar bear with a ship's foghorn.
Ukraine's launches massive drone strike at Moscow, kills 1
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow, killing at least one person and injuring three, local officials were quoted as saying by Al Jazeera.
Construction workers find €9 million gold stash in Belgium
Construction workers in Dendermonde, Belgium, stumbled upon a treasure trove of gold bars and coins worth around ₹98 crore (€9 million) during excavation work for a sewer system.
Qatar rejects Iran's claim of detaining 3 pilots
Qatar has rejected Iran's claims of detaining three Iranian pilots.
Iranian lawmaker mocks Trump over Hormuz 'bluff'
An Iranian lawmaker has mocked United States President Donald Trump over his recent threat to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine strikes Russian military airbase, space facility: Report
Ukrainian forces have reportedly targeted two military-related sites in Russia: the Progress Center rocket and space facility in Samara and the Savasleyka military airfield in Nizhny Novgorod region.
Indonesia hit by 2nd major earthquake after 38 killed
Indonesia was rocked by a second major earthquake on Saturday, just hours after a deadly tremor off Flores Island.
'Strait of Hormuz will remain Iranian': Tehran dismisses Trump's claim
Iran has firmly rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz as American territory.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO before shooting
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges.
Indonesia: 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks eastern region, kills 20
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least twenty people and injuring several others, according to an official cited by AFP.
Cambridge's youngest black professor, Jason Arday, dies
Jason Arday, a former professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge, was found dead on Friday afternoon, the BBC reported.
Attacks on Indians living abroad increased sevenfold in 5 years
Attacks on Indians living abroad have increased nearly sevenfold in the last five years.
US loses $1.3B worth of Reaper drones in Iran conflict
The United States military has reportedly lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in its ongoing conflict with Iran.
Japan: 'Unprecedented' heavy rain kills 4, thousands stranded at airport
At least four people have died in eastern Japan due to "unprecedented" heavy rainfall, authorities said.
India's global image mixed, Pakistan intensely dislikes it: Pew survey
India's global image is mixed, with 45% of people in 36 countries viewing it favorably and 41% unfavorably, a Pew Research Center survey has found.
Gorkha ex-servicemen protest in Nepal, seek resumption of Agnipath recruitment
A group of former Gorkha soldiers and their supporters have staged a protest in Pokhara, Nepal. They are demanding the resumption of recruitment into the Indian Army under the Agnipath scheme.
Shehbaz warns India over IWT ahead of Independence Day
Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued a stern warning to India over the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).
US sends new carrier to Mideast amid USS Lincoln concerns
The United States Navy has dispatched the USS George Washington, a Pacific-based aircraft carrier, to the Middle East.
US accuses India, 40 nations of aiding China's tariff evasion
The United States has accused over 40 countries, including India, of being part of a "shadow trans-shipment network" that helps China evade high tariffs.
Congo Ebola outbreak could become deadliest ever: WHO chief
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the potential to be the deadliest outbreak of the disease, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
Incheon airport becomes world's busiest, overtaking Heathrow
Incheon International Airport in South Korea has become the world's busiest airport for international passenger traffic, according to preliminary data from Airports Council International.
US Navy sailors jumping off warship amid prolonged Iran war
Sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly attempted to jump overboard due to mental health issues and an extended Middle East deployment.
Ex-Pakistan minister calls himself Hafiz Saeed's 'servant' at LeT gathering
Former Pakistani interior minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has come under fire after publicly declaring his allegiance to Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step down
United States President Donald Trump has announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of this month.
Indian-origin teen kills family after exploring dark fantasies through AI
A 17-year-old Indian-origin teenager, Arjun Aravind, has been charged with the murder of his mother and younger brother at their home in Acton, Massachusetts.
Iran knew Trump's exact hotel floor during NATO summit: Report
The United States had reportedly intercepted intelligence that Iran was aware of President Donald Trump's exact location in Ankara during the NATO summit.
DY Chandrachud is Russia's arbitrator in banking dispute with Ukraine
Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute with Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank.
Cambridge University issues trigger warning for 'Little Red Riding Hood'
Cambridge University's Clare College has issued a trigger warning for the famous children's story Little Red Riding Hood, reported The Sun.
Who's Jayme Franklin? Woman at Trump event goes viral
A woman, Jayme Leagh Franklin, recently went viral for her appearance at an Oval Office event.
Imran Khan may not be alive, claims Pakistani journalist
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's health has been a matter of concern since he was jailed in August 2023.
Colombia: Rescuers dig through rubble as earthquake deaths surpass 240
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has killed more than 240 people so far and left many homeless. The quake was the strongest to hit the country in a century.
Trump confirms secret plane switch amid Iran threat
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he was moved to a different aircraft while leaving Turkey last month due to a possible threat from Iran.
You can now use UPI for taxis in Sri Lanka
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) has partnered with Sri Lanka's leading ride-hailing service, PickMe, to offer a special discount for Indian tourists.
Barack Obama to host podcast on books
Former US President Barack Obama will soon be hosting a podcast called A Great Book with Barack Obama.
Japanese melons joke lands Australian PM Albanese in trouble
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing criticism for his remarks about a gift of melons from Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia in a landmark case linked to the violent crackdown during the 2011 uprising.
Shocking! Fauci privately warned COVID vaccines might cause miscarriages
Anthony Fauci, the ex-director of US's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, privately expressed concerns over a potential link between COVID-19 vaccines and miscarriages in pregnant women.